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Last Updated Oct 7, 2026, 10:00am EDT

AstraZeneca Plc is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Its portfolio spans oncology, rare diseases, and biopharmaceuticals, including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

AstraZeneca Stats

Industry
Drugs & Biotechnology
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Cambridge
Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer
Pascal Soriot
Employees
89,900

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AstraZeneca Financial Summary

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Revenue
$60.4B
Assets
$114B
Profits
$10.4B
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FactSet, Bloomberg, S&P Cap IQ; Forbes.

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